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Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals

MLBSeptember 3, 2024Kauffman Stadium

GuardiansClevelandCLEWon80-59

Guardians 7, Royals 1

Final
RoyalsKansas CityKC75-65
Score by inning
Team123456789RHE
CLE0100102307100
KC000001000140

W Tanner BibeeL Brady Singer

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Steven Kwan called out on strikes.
  2.  Andrés Giménez lines out sharply to right fielder Tommy Pham.
  3.  José Ramírez walks.
  4.  Josh Naylor lines out to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Bot 1st

  1.  Tommy Pham pops out to shortstop Brayan Rocchio.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Steven Kwan.
  3.  Michael Massey flies out to center fielder Daniel Schneemann.
  4.  Salvador Perez hit by pitch. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.
  5.  Paul DeJong grounds out to pitcher Tanner Bibee.

Top 2nd

  1.  Will Brennan singles on a ground ball to right fielder Tommy Pham.CLE 54%
  2.  Kyle Manzardo singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder MJ Melendez. Will Brennan to 2nd.CLE 61%
  3.  Daniel Schneemann grounds into a force out, first baseman Salvador Perez to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Will Brennan to 3rd. Kyle Manzardo out at 2nd. Daniel Schneemann to 1st.
  4.  Bo Naylor walks. Daniel Schneemann to 2nd.
  5.  Brayan Rocchio out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder MJ Melendez. Will Brennan scores.
  6.  Steven Kwan flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Bot 2nd

  1.  MJ Melendez grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman Josh Naylor.
  2.  Freddy Fermin walks.
  3.  Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging.
  4.  Kyle Isbel pops out to third baseman José Ramírez in foul territory.

Top 3rd

  1.  Andrés Giménez pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
  2.  José Ramírez pops out to third baseman Paul DeJong in foul territory.
  3.  Josh Naylor grounds out softly to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Tommy Pham strikes out swinging.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to first baseman Josh Naylor.
  3.  Michael Massey called out on strikes.

Top 4th

  1.  Will Brennan strikes out swinging.
  2.  Kyle Manzardo doubles (11) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Tommy Pham.
  3.  Daniel Schneemann called out on strikes.
  4.  Bo Naylor grounds out, second baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Bot 4th

  1.  Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to first baseman Josh Naylor.
  2.  Paul DeJong strikes out swinging.
  3.  MJ Melendez strikes out swinging.

Top 5th

  1.  Brayan Rocchio hit by pitch.CLE 69%
  2.  Steven Kwan grounds out to first baseman Salvador Perez. Brayan Rocchio to 2nd.
  3.  Andrés Giménez singles on a fly ball to left fielder MJ Melendez. Brayan Rocchio scores.CLE 77%
  4.  José Ramírez grounds out to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Bot 5th

  1.  Freddy Fermin grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman Josh Naylor.
  2.  Maikel Garcia lines out sharply to right fielder Will Brennan.
  3.  Kyle Isbel lines out to first baseman Josh Naylor.

Top 6th

  1.  Josh Naylor grounds out to first baseman Salvador Perez.
  2.  Will Brennan flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  3.  Kyle Manzardo singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  4.  Lane Thomas flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Bot 6th

  1.  Tommy Pham doubles (18) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas.CLE 64%
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. walks.CLE 59%
  3.  Michael Massey walks. Tommy Pham to 3rd. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.KC 54%
  4.  Salvador Perez lines out to left fielder Steven Kwan.CLE 57%
  5.  Paul DeJong out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Steven Kwan. Tommy Pham scores.
  6.  MJ Melendez strikes out on a foul tip.CLE 66%

Top 7th

  1.  Bo Naylor singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.CLE 72%
  2.  Brayan Rocchio homers (7) on a fly ball to left field. Bo Naylor scores.CLE 90%
  3.  Steven Kwan grounds out, second baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Salvador Perez.
  4.  Andrés Giménez hit by pitch.
  5.  José Ramírez grounds into a force out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Maikel Garcia. Andrés Giménez out at 2nd. José Ramírez to 1st.
  6.  Guardians challenged (tag play), call on the field was upheld: José Ramírez caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Freddy Fermin to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Bot 7th

  1.  Freddy Fermin grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman Josh Naylor.
  2.  Maikel Garcia flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  3.  Kyle Isbel lines out to left fielder Steven Kwan.

Top 8th

  1.  Josh Naylor singles on a line drive to left fielder MJ Melendez.
  2.  Will Brennan singles on a ground ball to third baseman Paul DeJong. Josh Naylor to 2nd.
  3.  Kyle Manzardo strikes out swinging.
  4.  Lane Thomas hit by pitch. Josh Naylor to 3rd. Will Brennan to 2nd.
  5.  Bo Naylor called out on strikes.
  6.  Brayan Rocchio walks. Jhonkensy Noel scores. Will Brennan to 3rd. Lane Thomas to 2nd.
  7.  Steven Kwan singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Will Brennan scores. Lane Thomas scores. Brayan Rocchio to 3rd. Steven Kwan to 2nd.
  8.  Andrés Giménez strikes out swinging.

Bot 8th

  1.  Tommy Pham flies out sharply to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to left fielder Steven Kwan.
  3.  Michael Massey strikes out swinging.
  4.  Salvador Perez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Steven Kwan. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.
  5.  Paul DeJong strikes out swinging.

Top 9th

  1.  José Ramírez grounds out, second baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Salvador Perez.
  2.  Jhonkensy Noel pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
  3.  Will Brennan strikes out swinging, catcher Freddy Fermin to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Bot 9th

  1.  MJ Melendez grounds out, first baseman Jhonkensy Noel to pitcher Scott Barlow.
  2.  Freddy Fermin grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman Jhonkensy Noel.
  3.  Adam Frazier hit by pitch.
  4.  Kyle Isbel grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman Jhonkensy Noel.

Top 2nd

  1.  CLE 1, KC 0Brayan Rocchio out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder MJ Melendez. Will Brennan scores.

Top 5th

  1.  CLE 2, KC 0Andrés Giménez singles on a fly ball to left fielder MJ Melendez. Brayan Rocchio scores.CLE 77%

Bot 6th

  1.  CLE 2, KC 1Paul DeJong out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Steven Kwan. Tommy Pham scores.

Top 7th

  1.  CLE 4, KC 1Brayan Rocchio homers (7) on a fly ball to left field. Bo Naylor scores.CLE 90%

Top 8th

  1.  CLE 5, KC 1Brayan Rocchio walks. Jhonkensy Noel scores. Will Brennan to 3rd. Lane Thomas to 2nd.
  2.  CLE 7, KC 1Steven Kwan singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Will Brennan scores. Lane Thomas scores. Brayan Rocchio to 3rd. Steven Kwan to 2nd.

Win probability

Top 7th · Biggest swing #1 · CLE 4–1 KC

Brayan Rocchio homers (7) on a fly ball to left field. Bo Naylor scores.

See it in the scoring summary
CLE 90%CLE +18 pts

Game leaders

GuardiansCleveland

RoyalsKansas City

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Steven Kwan LF5012001.294
Andrés Giménez 2B4011001.251
José Ramírez 3B4000010.273
Josh Naylor 1B4010000.245
Jhonkensy Noel 1B1100000.255
Will Brennan RF5220002.249
Kyle Manzardo DH4030001.239
Daniel Schneemann CF2000001.236
Lane Thomas CF1100000.238
Bo Naylor C3110011.210
Brayan Rocchio SS1214110.211
Totals347107137

2B: Manzardo.HR: Rocchio.RBI: Kwan 2, Giménez, Rocchio 4.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Tanner Bibee W6.021136913.56
Nick Sandlin1.000000143.60
Pedro Avila1.020002184.09
Scott Barlow1.000000104.22

Video

3:37Guardians vs. Royals HighlightsMLB video
1:28Tanner Bibee strikes out six batters vs. Royals0:15Andrés Giménez's RBI single0:13Bobby Witt Jr.'s 1st inning single0:51Brady Singer strikes out three batters vs. Guardians
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